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Cape York Weekly

Locality: Weipa, Queensland

Phone: +61 477 450 558

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25.01.2022 Some great catches on the Brag Board this week! Make sure you email your pics to [email protected] to get in next week's paper

25.01.2022 In case you missed this week's front-page story, Weipa is getting a $3 million pontoon that will hopefully fix most of the problems for local boat users. Have a look at the design sketch and let us know what you think.

24.01.2022 We're only five editions old, but the feedback we're getting about the paper has been overwhelmingly positive. It's important to note that we can't put out a paper each week (and make it free) without the valued support of our advertisers. Please support them if you can!

23.01.2022 Today, for the first time in the history of the Queensland Parliament a First Nations person took the Speaker’s seat as an acting Deputy Speaker chairing procee...dings of the House. With three First Nations people in Qld Parliament and all three taking on important roles, it’s obvious things are beginning to change. Congratulations Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook on this history making moment. Lance McCallum MP Craig Crawford MP

22.01.2022 Did you get your picture in the paper this week? Another great variety of fishing pics in the Brag Board. BIG NEWS: We are now accepting pig hunting photos so get creative (we want people in them, not just dead pigs ). Email your pics and details to [email protected]

21.01.2022 DOWNGRADED TO ADVICE - COOKTOWN **THIS POST WILL ONLY BE UPDATED IF THE SITUATION GETS WORSE. Check here for further updates: https://bit.ly/2SoYiKe ** ... Sunday 8am WHAT THIS FIRE IS DOING After burning at emergency level Saturday afternoon, this vegetation fire at Cooktown is at Advice - Stay Informed. The fire in the vicinity of Ironwood Ave and Oaky Creek Road and surrounding streets which include Poison Creek Road, Solander Road, Lee Road, Flaggy Road and Minke Road. Firefighters are conducting backburning operations and will continue to monitor the situation People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Properties are not under direct threat at this time. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. More information from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES - https://bit.ly/2GlnVZZ If the warning level changes updates will resume on ABC Far North on 105.7 FM in Cooktown

19.01.2022 Congratulations to Cape York Natural Resource Management on celebrating a major milestone today. Ten years!!! Big spread in today's paper to acknowledge the effort. You can read it all here: https://issuu.com/capeyorkweekly/docs/cyw_edition_006

17.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has released its Severe Weather Outlook for October to April, showing an increased risk of flooding for eastern Australia and tropical cyclones in the north, with roughly average potential for heatwaves and severe thunderstorms. The current La Niña is likely to bring more rain to eastern and northern Australia, with some drought affected areas already seeing rainfall deficiencies ease and water storage levels increase. QUEENSLAND... * La Niña is likely to bring more rain than usual, with an increased risk of widespread flooding * Likely to see more tropical lows and cyclones than normal * Earlier start to the wet season across the north * Average numbers of severe thunderstorm See more

17.01.2022 Another week, another newspaper filled with great local content from Weipa and the surrounding communities. Plenty packed into this edition. The print version hits shelves tomorrow, but you can read it for free online now by clicking the link. https://issuu.com/capeyorkweekly/docs/cyw_edition_006

16.01.2022 Normalisation has been a hot topic in Weipa for decades. Is it actually going to happen? It definitely looks the way. Another great local paper this week. You can read it online for free here https://issuu.com/capeyorkweekly/docs/cyw_edition_011

15.01.2022 Last race meet for the year!!!! Come on out and enjoy the party! Cheer on your favourite racers.

13.01.2022 Some great pics in this gallery from Aurukun

12.01.2022 More great shots on the brag board this week! Remember to email your pics to [email protected]

11.01.2022 Is the future of Weipa going to be in the space industry? Plenty of big stories in this week's edition of Cape York Weekly the only locally owned and operated paper in this part of the world. The print edition flies in tomorrow, but you can read it for free online now.

11.01.2022 We are counting down the days until the Weipa Fishing Classic on October 31 and, as proud sponsors of the event, we thought we'd put together a fishing video to get you all a bit excited. Enjoy!

10.01.2022 If you need to get groceries this long weekend, the Napranum supermarket is open today and tomorrow. Monday's public holiday hours are 9am to 1pm. They also have a range of specials at the moment!

09.01.2022 MEGA GALLERY: We went down to mingle with the dedicated crew at Conquer The Corrugations and capture some of their two-day 42km walk. If you see someone you know, make sure you tag them!

08.01.2022 Another MASSIVE edition of Cape York Weekly will hit shelves tomorrow, but you can read it now online here: https://issuu.com/capeyorkweekly/docs/cyw_edition_013 Our new full-time journalist Troy has hit the ground running with some great yarns in this paper. ... Don't forget to check out the Buy Local This Christmas campaign with some great ads from local businesses promoting their products.

05.01.2022 Plenty of variety across our Brag Board pages this week. Don't forget to send your pictures through to [email protected]

05.01.2022 What a great initiative!!

02.01.2022 SEND IN YOUR PICS: We need more of your photos to fill the brag board this week. Email them to [email protected] If you need inspiration, check out this week's snaps!

02.01.2022 And we're off to the printers. Another fantastic edition this week with heaps of local content from across the Cape. Some health stories, mining yarns, school coverage and a bit of sport from different angles. READ IT HERE https://issuu.com/capeyorkweekly/docs/cyw_edition_014